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The Battle off Cape Spartivento

27th November 1940: After a brief fleet action, a cautious Italian Navy allows the Royal Navy to get its convoy through

Nov 27, 2025
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The battleship HMS RENOWN underway at speed in the Mediterranean, and firing a salvo from A and B turrets during the Battle of Cape Spartivento.

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